Dominican Republic
Video Review: Royalton Bávaro All-Inclusive in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The Royalton Bavaro Resort in Punta Cana is an incredibly fun destination for families, friends or couples.
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Dominican Republic
Eden Roc Cap Cana, Dominican Republic
It has been Max and my dream to stay at the Eden Roc Cap Cana for several years and it finally happened. During our extended stay in the Dominican Republic, we had the opportunity to spend a few nights in this tropical paradise — and it didn't disappoint.
Maldives
Video Review: The Residence Maldives
The Residence Falhumaafushi is situated in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll in the south of the Maldives. A 45-minute domestic flight from Male and a boat ride away!
Maldives
Video Review: Heritance Aarah, Maldives All-Inclusive Resort
45-minutes by seaplane from Male International Airport is the brand new, beautiful Heritance Aarah.
French Polynesia
Video Review: Sofitel Ia Ora Beach Resort Moorea, French Polynesia
On our first trip to Moorea in 2018, we fell in love with the island.
Maldives
Hotel Review: Heritance Aarah, Maldives – All Inclusive
There are few things as magical as the piercing blues of the Maldives. Heritance Aarah is positioned on a spectacular island in the busy Raa Atoll, home to seemingly endless resorts.
French Polynesia
Video Review: Sofitel Ia Ora Beach Resort, Tahiti (former Le Meridien)
On previous trips to French Polynesia, we did not spend much time on the main island of Tahiti.
Maldives
Hotel Review: THE Residence Maldives
The Residence Falhumaafushi is situated in the Gaafu Alifu Atoll in the south of the Maldives. A 45-minute domestic flight from Male and a boat ride will get you to the expansive island, connected via the longest bridge in the Maldives to its sister property, The Residence Dhigurah.
French Polynesia
Video Review: Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort, French Polynesia
Tahiti is the main island of French Polynesia and is a typical stop for many travelers headed off to remote
French Polynesia
Hotel Review: Sofitel Moorea Ia Ora Beach Resort For The Second Time
Max and I had the opportunity to be hosted at the beautiful Sofitel Moorea two years ago and were so excited to return this year on another media stay. Things didn't go quite as expected, so read on to find out more about our experience.
Aruba
Video Review: Barcelo Aruba
Who doesn't love expansive beaches and over 300 days of sunshine a year? Aruba is home to endless
French Polynesia
Hotel Review: Ia Ora Beach Resort by Sofitel, Tahiti
The main island of Tahiti is an often overlooked, but incredibly special destination. We had the opportunity to stay at the newly converted Ia Ora Beach Resort, now managed by Sofitel.
French Polynesia
Hotel Review: Tahiti Pearl Beach Resort Tahiti
French Polynesia is truly one of the most spectacular places in the world when it comes to landscape, people and culture. We were so excited to work with theTahiti Pearl Beach Resort to get to experience the beauty of the black sand beaches just north of Papeete.
Aruba
Hotel Review: Barcelo Aruba
We were hosted at the Barcelo Aruba on Palm Beach for a long weekend — endless blue water, a massive Royal Level suite and stand-out service, let down only by the dining.
Mexico
Le Blanc Los Cabos — Second Visit: Was it the same?
We returned to Le Blanc Spa Resort in Los Cabos one year after our first stay to see if the hotel could maintain its remarkably high standards — here are all the highlights, lowlights, and updates.
Aruba
Travel Video: Top 3 Things You Need to Do in Aruba
Welcome to Aruba, a beautiful destination that completely won our hearts! There are so many things to figure out when you're planning a trip to Aruba: from crazy adventure activities to lounging on perfectly white sand- how do you pick?
Aruba
Video Review: Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Aruba
In this luxury hotel review, we're going to share our 7 categories for ranking the beautiful Marriott Aruba Resort & Stellaris Casino.
Mexico
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos versus Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta
We've stayed at both the Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos and Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta — here's how they stack up across location, rooms, dining, and more so you can decide which is right for you.
Mexico
Hotel Review: Hyatt Ziva Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Having spent a lot of time in Cancun and Cabo, Max and I were excited to try a new Mexican destination, Puerto Vallarta. We had heard that Puerto Vallarta is reminiscent of the Amalfi Coast, with its winding roads and colonial style homes dotting the cliffs.
Aruba
Top 5 Aruba Adventures
Aruba is an incredible island with endless white, sandy beaches, epic water sports and desert landscapes. Here's our take at everything you need to do and see while you're in Aruba.
Aruba
Hotel Review: Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Aruba
Nestled along the white sand of Palm Beach, the Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino is a modern, on-theme gem with endless activities, incredible dining and a beachfront we’re already dreaming of returning to.
Nevada
Hotel Review: Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
North Lake Tahoe offers so much in the way of activities, regardless of the time of year. Whether you’re hitting the slopes or spending your days lounging by the lake, hiking or dining out, Lake Tahoe really does have everything.
Fiji
Hotel Review: Serenity Island
We booked Serenity Island the day we left for Fiji and were absolutely stunned — a private-island gem with incredible staff and beachfront bungalows.
Maldives
Hotel Review: Lux South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Lux South Ari Atoll was our third and final stop in the Maldives as well as our longest hotel stay. We were ready to unpack our bags and explore a new island for 5 nights before the long journey back to the US.
Maldives
Video Review: Lux South Ari Atoll, Maldives
Welcome to Lux South Ari Atoll in the Maldives! A Short 30 minute flight takes you to this stunning island at the edge of the Atoll.
Fiji
Hotel Review: Yasawa Island Resort
Entering Yasawa Island Resort has got to be one of the most unique experiences we’ve had to date. We were picked up at the Domestic terminal at the airport in Nadi and taken to the Island Hoppers lounge offsite.
Maldives
Video Review: Niyama Private Islands, Maldives
Looking for information on Niyama Private Islands Resort in the Maldives? Find out what we loved in this review!
Fiji
Video Review: Serenity Island Resort, Fiji
Looking for affordable luxury right off the coast in Nadi in Fiji? Look no further than Serenity!
Fiji
Video Review: Yasawa Island Resort & Spa, Fiji
Ever landed on a grass airstrip in the middle of nowhere? See what it's like in our review of Yasawa Island Resort & Spa in Fiji.
Maldives
Video Review: Milaidhoo Maldives
Looking for a the ultimate luxury getaway in the Maldives? Look no further than the spectacular Milaidhoo.
Maldives
Hotel Review: Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Landing in the seaplane at the Niyama dock was like stepping onto the movie set of Avatar. The teal blue water extended as far as the eye could see and in the middle of that teal were the lush islands of Niyama Private Islands.
Maldives
Hotel Review: Milaidhoo Island Maldives
When I reflect on our stay at Milaidhoo, the only thing that pops into my mind is the word: *perfection*. I cannot recall the last time I stayed at a hotel and literally everything went right.
Mexico
Hotel Review: Casa Dorada, Los Cabos
Casa Dorada sits on Medano Beach — one of the only swimming beaches in Cabo — with large rooms and beachfront service that make up for some front-desk friction.
Mexico
Hotel Review: Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos
If you’re a World of Hyatt member and you’re looking to maximize your Hyatt points, the Hyatt Ziva is arguably the best value out there. We booked this room last minute, using our **Hyatt Chase card** and 20,000 points per night.
Mexico
Hotel Review: Towers at Pacifica, Pueblo Bonito, Los Cabos
I was so so excited to experience this brand new “hotel within a hotel” and it did not disappoint. Stepping out of the SUV, we were handed deliciously cold cherry mojitos and welcomed into paradise.
Costa Rica
Video Review: Andaz Papagayo, Costa Rica
We're so excited to present the Andaz Papagayo in Costa Rica- a true gem along the coast.
Costa Rica
Hotel Review: Andaz Papagayo, Costa Rica
Of all the properties we stayed at this year, the Andaz Papagayo was the most overwhelmingly positive surprise — an open-air sanctuary on the gated Peninsula Papagayo where every staff member welcomed us home.
Costa Rica
Hotel Review: El Mangroove, Costa Rica
Arriving at El Mangroove was like entering my favorite beach-chill playlist — a stylish boutique hotel tucked into the mangroves with incredible service and unbeatable vibes.
French Polynesia
Hotel Review: Sofitel Ia Ora Beach Resort, Moorea
Upon entering the grounds at the Sofitel, we were immediately greeted with with fresh juice, tiare-scented cold towels and the traditional flower necklaces…and let me tell you, it was fabulous. In 85 humid degrees, there’s nothing better than a cold drink and a very cold towel.
California
Hotel Review: Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica
Ten years ago, I stayed at Shutters on The Beach in Santa Monica when I was looking at colleges with my mom and I’ve been dreaming about going back ever since. Finally, I got my chance this past weekend and it exceeded my expectations.